Parent and child foster carer Carol shares her story.

A Priority Action Plan has been published, to drive improvements for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in Wirral.

The SEND Improvement Notice, issued by the Minister for Children, Families and Wellbeing, to Wirral Council in May 2024, has today been replaced with an updated version.

Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs) from schools across Wirral recently came together with local Family Hub teams for a powerful day of connection, collaboration and change, all with the purpose of improving support for children and families.

Community events provide a welcoming environment for families to connect with others who are passionate about supporting breastfeeding.

The swings can accommodate up to 250kg and fit most large wheelchairs.

Foster families gathered at Birkenhead Park for a fun-packed afternoon of games and activities – with a visit from a musical guest and a furry friend!

This is a story of resilience, hard work, dedication and overcoming barriers to find success!

Looking to meet other parents, share your views, and help shape the future of family support in Wirral? The Family Hub Parent Carer Panel could be just what you’re looking for!

“I’m single and have no kids, other people like me might think that they wouldn’t be accepted. But it was never an issue at all.”

For Vicki and her husband John, fostering keeps them young.

A team of volunteers, with a passion for improving the lives of young people, will be working with Wirral’s schools to help them give children the right support to achieve their aspirations.